The latest news from the Houston-Galveston Area Council's Transportation Department! |
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Transportation Policy Council: July 27, 2018 |
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On July 27, the Transportation Policy Council (TPC) recognized the service of outgoing TPC member Council Member Pat McLaughlan from the City of Bellaire.
The Council congratulated Tom Lambert, METRO President and CEO, for being recognized as the National Transit Manager of the Year.
TPC approved a resolution to recognize August as Commute Solutions Month. The Commute Solutions program provides a "one stop" alternative transportation resource in the Houston-Galveston region for commuters and businesses.
Stephan Gage (pictured) updated the Council on the Regional Safety Plan's goals and strategies to achieve set safety targets. This is the first regional safety plan for the Transportation Management Area.
To view TPC Meeting Archives, click HERE.
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The Tow and Go Program, launched by the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), provides no-cost towing for vehicles that break down from mechanical failures while traveling within the City of Houston.
H-GAC manages The Gulf Coast Regional Tow and Go Program through funding provided by the Federal Highway Administration and the Texas Department of Transportation. Initial participants in the program include the City of Houston, Harris County, and representatives from the towing industry that operate out of Houston TranStar.
Vehicles that break down due to mechanical failure (e.g., out of gas, overheating, flat tires) while traveling in the program's service area will be cleared, at no cost, to a safe location within one mile. The program also includes motorcycles and trailers. Visit TowAndGo.com for more information.
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August is Commute Solutions Month! |
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Commute Solutions' partners in the eight-county Houston-Galveston Transportation Management Area are celebrating Commute Solutions Month in August.
H-GAC, along with some of the region’s transit service providers, will host several public outreach events at park and ride facilities to show appreciation to commuters for their current participation in carpooling, vanpooling, riding the bus, or rail.
These public outreach events will educate commuters, employees, and residents about alternative modes of transportation instead of driving alone, and will call them to awareness and action during August.
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Regional Safety Plan Public Meeting: July 25 |
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At a well-attended public meeting on July 25, H-GAC's Transportation Department unveiled its first ever Regional Safety Plan for the Houston-Galveston region.
The plan emphasizes five focus areas that include impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding, intersection safety, bicycle safety, and pedestrian safety.
Stephan Gage, Principal Transportation Planner, presented the plan to meeting attendees who asked questions about the plan and voiced concerns about traffic safety issues in their neighborhoods.
View the Houston-Galveston Regional Safety Plan HERE.
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SAVE THE DATE: Waller County Public Meetings |
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2018
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Royal High School, Cafeteria
34499 Royal Rd.
Brookshire, TX 77423
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Waller County Community Center
21212 FM 1098 Loop
Prairie View, TX 77446
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H-GAC will soon open the 2018 TIP Call for Projects, seeking proposals from local governments and eligible sponsors to implement transportation projects in the 8-county MPO service area.
Projects requesting federal funding must align with the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan's goals, strategies, and investment priorities.
The application period will open soon. H-GAC will communicate updates as they become available. Project evaluation criteria and a sample application are available for download on the agency website.
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H-GAC Welcomes Lauren Preston |
Lauren Preston joins H-GAC as a Public Outreach Coordinator in the Transportation Department and is responsible for digital and social media, communication plans, and content creation.
Previously Lauren worked for Greensheet Media as the Social Media and Marketing Coordinator. She assisted with blogging, digital and social advertising, external partnerships, trade agreements, and was the lead administrator for Greensheet’s social media pages. Prior to working for Greensheet, she was a Community Relations Coordinator for the Office of Governmental and Community Relations at the University of Houston.
Lauren has a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from Sam Houston State University. Eat em’ up Kats!
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Texas Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Survey |
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The State Legislature recently required the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to report on costs and benefits of the Texas Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Program. DPS contracted with the University of Texas at Austin's Center for Transportation Research to assist in preparing this report.
A short survey for Texas vehicle owners about their experiences with annual safety inspections can be taken HERE. Your participation in completing this survey is much appreciated.
If you have questions regarding this survey, please contact Dr. Mike Murphy, P.E. (512) 232-3134, [email protected].
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Do you want to know what all the talk is about?
Learn how to improve your public speaking and presentation skills with the Timmons Talkers! The group meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at H-GAC.
The address is 3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77027.
You are invited to drop in any time. Bring your lunch, bring friends, and come join the fun!
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Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
H-GAC Offices
3555 Timmons Lane
2nd Floor, Room B
Houston, TX 77027
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Transportation Policy Council (TPC) Meeting
Friday, August 25, 2018
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
H-GAC Offices
3555 Timmons Lane
2nd Floor, Room B
Houston, TX 77027
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